Electrical network protection

Sepam Merlin Gerin

Series 20
Series 40
Catalogue

2003
Contents

Presentation 2
More solutions 2
Flexible architecture 5
User-machine interface 6
Selection table 8
Sepam series 20 8
Sepam series 40 9
Metering 10
Description 10
General settings and characteristics 11
Protection 12
Description 12
Setting ranges 14
Connection diagrams 16
Sepam series 20 16
Sepam series 40 17
Phase current inputs 18
Residual current input 19
Sepam series 20 voltage inputs 20
Sepam series 40 voltage inputs 21
Control and monitoring 22
Description 22
Logic inputs and outputs 23
Logic input / output assignment for Sepam series 20 applications 24
Logic input / output assignment for Sepam series 40 applications 25
Annunciation 26
Customization 27
Communication 28
Description and characteristics 28
Optional remote modules 30
Description 30
Connections 31
Sensors 32
LPCT type current sensors 32
Core balance CTs 33
Characteristics 34
Size and weight 34
Electrical characteristics 36
Environmental characteristics 37
Order form

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 Presentation More solutions

The Sepam series 20 and Sepam series Sepam series 20

40 families of protection and metering units
are designed for the operation of machines
and electrical distribution networks of
industrial installations and utility substations
for all levels of voltage.
They consist of complete, simple and
reliable solutions, suited to the following
applications:
b protection of substations (incomers and
feeders)
b protection of transformers
b protection of motors
b protection of generators
b protection of busbars.
Suitable for common applications, Sepam series 20 offers simple solutions
based on current or voltage metering.
b protection of substation incomers and feeders against phase-to-phase and
phase-to-earth short-circuits
v 16 IDMT tripping curves
v adjustable timer hold to detect recurrent faults
v switching of groups of settings to adapt to changes in the network configuration
b protection of overhead lines with built-in recloser function
b protection of transformers against overloads, with ambient temperature-
compensated RMS thermal overload protection with 2 groups of settings for different
ventilation operating rates
b protection of motors
v against overloads, with ambient temperature-compensated RMS thermal overload
protection with a cold tripping curve that can be adjusted to fit motor characteristics
v against internal faults and load-related faults
v with motor starting condition monitoring and machine operation assistance.
The Sepam series 20 B21 and B22 voltage units are suitable for the following
situations:
b monitoring of network voltage and frequency
b loss of mains detection by rate of change of frequency protection for installations
with local power generation.

Sepam series 40
Sepam series 40, with its current and voltage metering capabilities, offers high-
performing solutions for more demanding applications.
MT11017

Sepam series 40 units perform the following funcitons in addition to those performed
by Sepam series 20:
b protection of closed ring networks or networks with parallel incomers, by
directional protection
b directional earth fault protection suitable for all earthing systems: impedant,
isolated or compensated neutral
b protection of networks with variable configurations requiring the switching of
groups of settings and logic discrimination
b all the necessary electrical measurements: phase and residual currents, phase-to-
neutral, phase-to-phase and residual voltage, frequency, power and energy, ...
b comprehensive network diagnosis assistance: 20 seconds of disturbance
MT11017

recording, detailed history of the last 200 alarms, storage of the last 5 tripping
contexts
b adaptation of control functions by a logical equation editor
b customization of alarm messages to fit each application, and/or in the user’s
language.

Sepam selection guide

Selection Series 20 Series 40
criteria
Measurements I U U I and U I and U I and U
Specific Loss of Directional Directional
protection mains earth fault earth fault and
functions (ROCOF) phase
available overcurrent
Applications Type
Substation S20 S40 S41 S42
Transformer T20 T40 T42
Motor M20 M41
Generator G40
Busbar B21 B22
Example: For motor protection and current and voltage measurements, your solution
is the M41 type Sepam.

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 Presentation More solutions

More simplicity
MT11026

Simple to install
b no constraints for integration in cubicles due to the compact size of the base units
and remote installation of optional modules
b universal auxiliary power supply.
Simple to commission
b all the functions are ready to use
b user-friendly, powerful PC setting software to utilize all the possibilities offered by
Sepam.
Simple to operate
With the advanced UMI, all local operations are made easier by a clear, complete
presentation of all the required information in your language.
Simple to maintain
b digital unit self-diagnosis and watchdog
b switchgear diagnosis assistance functions to assess equipment condition and
schedule preventive maintenance operations:
Example: Advanced UMI customized for Chinese users.
v cumulative breaking current
v breaking device operating and charging time.
MT11027

Example: Standard advanced UMI in English.

More communication
MT11019

Supervision of an electrical network equipped with Sepam by
means of PowerLogic System SMS software.
PE50027
Modbus communication
All the data needed for centralized management of your electrical network are
available with the communication option based on the open, international Modbus
protocol:
b measurement and diagnosis values
b remote indication and time-tagging of events
b remote control of the installation
b remote setting of protection functions
b reading of disturbance recording files.
Ethernet connection and Webserver
Sepam may be connected to an Ethernet high speed network by means of a
Modbus-RS 485/Modbus - Ethernet TCP/IP communication interface.
This interface allows:
b integration of Sepam in a multi-master architecture on Ethernet networks
b consultation of Web pages of data transmitted by Sepam via an Internet/Intranet
browser.
Other protocols
Sepam may be connected to communication network based on protocols other than
Modbus by using a gateway / protocol converter.

In particular, a Modbus / DNP3 converter has been qualified for the connection of
Sepam to DNP3 network.
Please consult us for more informations.
PowerLogic System
Sepam fits naturally into PowerLogic System power management systems.
PE50028

EGX200 Ethernet gateway.

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Presentation More solutions

More modularity
Sepam series 20 and Sepam series 40 are available with 2 User-Machine
Interface (UMI) levels:
b advanced UMI, with keypad and graphic LCD display
v to provide all the data required for local operation of the installation:
measurements, diagnosis information, alarms, etc.
v to set Sepam parameters and protection functions
v to be understood by all, the screens can be displayed in the user’s language.
The advanced UMI may be part of the base unit or installed as a remote unit in the
most convenient location for the user.
b basic UMI, with signal lamps
v for remotely operated installations, via the communication link, with no continuous
need for local operation; a PC equipped with the SFT2841 software tool may be used
for occasional operation.
In order to adapt to as many situations as possible and allow for subsequent
upgrading of the installation, Sepam may be functionally enhanced at any time
by the addition of optional modules.
b logic input/output module with parameterizable program logic
b communication module
b temperature sensor module
b analog output module.
MT10995

MT10997

Sepam with basic UMI. Sepam with advanced UMI.

MT10996

Sepam with remote advanced UMI.

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 Presentation Flexible architecture
PE50121

1 Base unit, with different User-Machine Interface (UMI) levels:

b basic UMI
b advanced UMI with fixed or remote graphic LCD display.

2 Logic inputs/outputs module.

3 Modbus communication network connection module.

4 Low level analog output module.

5 Temperature sensor acquisition module for transformer, motor or

generator.

6 Software tools:
b Sepam parameter and protection setting and program logic customization
b display of disturbance recording files.

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 Presentation User-machine interface

Sepam has 2 levels of UMI (user-machine Basic UMI

interface) suited to every operating This UMI offers an economical solution suited to installations that do not require local
requirement. operation (managed by a remote monitoring and control system)
or to replace electromechanical or analog electronic protections units with no
Io>51N Io>>51N
on I>51 I>>51 ext 0 off I on Trip
additional operating needs.
MT10122

The basic UMI includes:

b 2 signal lamps indicating Sepam operating status:
v green "on" indicator: device on
v red "wrench" indicator: device unavailable (initialization phase or detection of an
reset

internal failure)
b 9 parameterizable yellow signal lamps equipped with a standard label (1)
b "reset" button for clearing faults and resetting
b 1 connection port for the RS 232 link with the PC; the port is protected by a sliding
cover.

Basic UMI with standard signal lamp assignment.

Advanced UMI
on I>51 I>>51 Io>51N Io>>51N ext 0 off I on trip
This UMI is an optimal solution for local operation, which is made easier by its
legibility, content and access to the different data.
DE50595

In addition to the basic UMI functions, this version provides:

b a "graphic" LCD display with automatic contrast adjustment and user-triggered
1 backlighting. It is used to display measurements, parameter/protection settings and
I1 = 162A RMS alarm and operating messages.
I2 = 161A RMS
2 Number of lines, size of characters and symbols according to screens and language
versions.
I3 = 163A RMS
3 b a 9-key keypad with two operating modes:
White keys for current operation:
clear reset 1 display of measurements.
2 display of switchgear and network diagnosis data.
3 display of alarm messages.
9 8 7 6 5 4
4 resetting.
Advanced UMI with standard signal lamp assignment.
5 acknowledgment and clearing of alarms.
Blue keys for parameter and protection setting:
7 access to protection settings.
8 access to Sepam parameter settings (2).
9 used to enter the 2 passwords required to change protection and parameter
settings.
The " ↵, r,
r
" keys ( 4 , 5 , 6 ) are used to navigate in the menus, and to scroll
and accept the values displayed.
"Lamp test" key 6 :
switching-on sequence of all the signal lamps.

Remote advanced UMI

The advanced UMI functions are also available in a remote module that is connected
to a Sepam with a basic UMI (connection by prefabricated cord of different lengths).
The module is installed on the front panel of the cubicle in the most appropriate
operating location.

(1) This removable label may be replaced by a customized label produced using the SFT2841
software tool.
(2) For parameter setting of the program logic, the expert UMI must be used.

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 Presentation User-machine interface

Expert UMI
MT11102

This UMI is available as a complement to the basic or advanced UMI on the screen
of a PC equipped with the SFT2841 software tool and connected to the RS 232 link
on the front panel of the Sepam (operating in a Windows environment).
All the data used for the same task are grouped together in the same screen to
facilitate operation. Menus and icons are used for fast, direct access to the required
information.
Current operating mode
This UMI is the solution suited to occasional local operation for demanding personnel
who require fast access to all the information.
b display of all metering and operating data
b display of alarm messages with the time of appearance
b display of diagnosis data such as:
v tripping current
SFT2841: measurement screen. v number of switchgear operations and cumulative breaking current
b display of all protection and parameter settings made
b display of the logic status of inputs, outputs and signal lamps.
Parameter / protection setting mode
Used for the display and setting of all the parameters; input data may be prepared
MT11103

SFT2841: protection function 50/51 setting screen.
ahead of time and transferred into the corresponding Sepam units in a single
operation (downloading function).
Main functions performed by SFT2841:
b changing of passwords
b entry of general settings (ratings, integration period, …) protected by a parameter
setting password
b entry of protection settings in the same page, protected by a setting password
b modification of program logic assignments
b enabling/disabling of functions
b saving of files.
Saving - printing of reports
b protection and parameter setting data may be saved
b reports may also be printed, by exporting the data into a text file.
This UMI may also be used to recover disturbance recording files and display them
using the SFT2826 software tool.
Operating assistance
Access from all the screens to a help section which contains all the technical data
required for Sepam installation and use.
SFT2841 kit
The expert UMI software tool comes in a kit which contains:
b 1 CD-ROM with:
v SFT2841 software
v SFT2826 software for disturbance recording file display
b 1 PC/Sepam serial link cord.
Minimum configuration required
Processor PC compatible, Pentium 133 MHz
Operating systems Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT4.0/2000/XP
RAM 64 MB (32 MB for Windows 95/98)
Space on disk 64 MB

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Selection table Sepam series 20

Functions Type of Sepam

Substation Transformer Motor Busbar
Protection ANSI code S20 T20 M20 B21 (3) B22
Phase overcurrent 50/51 4 4 4
Earth fault, 50N/51N 4 4 4
sensitive earth fault 50G/51G
Negative sequence / unbalance 46 1 1 1
Thermal overload 49RMS 2 2
Phase undercurrent 37 1
Locked rotor, excessive starting time 48/51LR/14 1
Starts per hour 66 1
Positive sequence undervoltage 27D/47 2 2
Remanent undervoltage 27R 1 1
Phase-to-phase undervoltage 27 2 2
Phase-to-neutral undervoltage 27S 1 1
Phase-to-phase overvoltage 59 2 2
Neutral voltage displacement 59N 2 2
Overfrequency 81H 1 1
Underfrequency 81L 2 2
Rate of change of frequency 81R 1
Recloser (4 cycles) 79 v
Thermostat / Buchholz 26/63 v
Temperature monitoring (8 RTDs, 2 set points per RTD) 38/49T v v
Metering
Phase current I1, I2, I3 RMS, residual current I0 b b b
Average current I1, I2, I3, peak demand current IM1, IM2, IM3 b b b
Voltage U21, U32, U13, V1, V2, V3, residual voltage V0 b b
Positive sequence voltage Vd / rotation direction b b
Frequency b b
Temperature v v
Network and machine diagnosis
Tripping current TripI1, TripI2, TripI3, TripI0 b b b
Unbalance ratio / negative sequence current Ii b b b
Disturbance recording b b b b b
Thermal capacity used b b
Remaining operating time before overload tripping b b
Waiting time after overload tripping b b
Running hours counter / operating time b b
Starting current and time b
Start inhibit time delay, number of starts before inhibition b
Switchgear diagnosis
Cumulative breaking current b b b
Trip circuit supervision v v v v v
Number of operations, operating time, charging time v v v
Control and monitoring ANSI code
Circuit breaker / contactor control (1) 94/69 v v v v v
Latching / acknowledgment 86 b b b b b
Logic discrimination 68 v v v
Switching of groups of settings b (2) b (2) b (2)

Additional modules
8 temperature sensor inputs - MET148-2 module v v
1 low level analog output - MSA141 module v v v v v
Logic inputs/outputs - MES114/MES114E/MES114F (10I/4O) module v v v v v
Communication interface - ACE949-2 (2-wire RS 485), v v v v v
ACE959 (4-wire RS 485) or ACE 937 (fiber optic)
b standard, v according to parameter setting an MES114/MES114E/MES114F or MET148-2 input/output module options.
(1) For shunt trip unit or undervoltage trip unit.
(2) Exclusive choice between logic discrimination and switching from one 2-relay group of settings to another 2-relay group.
(3) Performs B20 type functions.

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Selection table Sepam series 40

Functions Type of Sepam

Substation Transformer Motor Generator
Protection ANSI code S40 S41 S42 T40 T42 M41 G40
Phase overcurrent 50/51 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Voltage-restrained phase overcurrent 50V/51V 1
Earth fault, 50N/51N 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
sensitive earth fault 50G/51G
Breaker failure 50BF 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Negative sequence / unbalance 46 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Directional phase overcurrent 67 2 2
Directional earth fault 67N/67NC 2 2 2 2
Directional active overpower 32P 1 1 1 1
Directional reactive overpower 32Q/40 1 1
Thermal overload 49RMS 2 2 2 2
Phase undercurrent 37 1
Excessive starting time, locked rotor 48/51LR/14 1
Starts per hour 66 1
Positive sequence undervoltage 27D 2
Remanent undervoltage 27R 1
Undervoltage (3) 27/27S 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Overvoltage (3) 59 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Neutral voltage displacement 59N 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Negative sequence overvoltage 47 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Overfrequency 81H 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Underfrequency 81L 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Recloser (4 cycles) 79 v v v
Temperature monitoring (8 or 16 RTDs, 2 set points per RTD) 38/49T v v v v
Thermostat / Buchholz 26/63 v v
Metering
Phase current I1, I2, I3 RMS, residual current I0 b b b b b b b
Average current I1, I2, I3, peak demand current IM1, IM2, IM3 b b b b b b b
Voltage U21, U32, U13, V1, V2, V3, residual voltage V0 b b b b b b b
Positive sequence voltage Vd / rotation direction, neg. seq. voltage Vi b b b b b b b
Frequency b b b b b b b
Active, reactive and apparent power P, Q, S b b b b b b b
Peak demand power PM, QM
Power factor
Calculated active and reactive energy (±W.h, ±var.h) b b b b b b b
Active and reactive energy by pulse counting (±W.h, ±var.h) v v v v v v v
Temperature v v v v
Network and machine diagnosis
Tripping context b b b b b b b
Tripping current TripI1, TripI2, TripI3, TripI0 b b b b b b b
Unbalance ratio / negative sequence current Ii b b b b b b b
Phase displacement ϕ0, ϕ1, ϕ2, ϕ3 b b b b b b b
Disturbance recording b b b b b b b
Thermal capacity used b b b b
Remaining operating time before overload tripping b b b b
Waiting time after overload tripping b b b b
Running hours counter / operating time b b b b
Starting current and time b
Start inhibit time delay, number of starts before inhibition b
Switchgear diagnosis
Cumulative breaking current b b b b b b b
Trip circuit supervision v v v v v v v
Number of operations, operating time, charging time v v v v v v v
CT/VT supervision 60FL b b b b b b b
Control and monitoring ANSI code
Circuit breaker / contactor control (1) 94/69 b b b b b b b
Latching / acknowledgment 86 b b b b b b b
Logic discrimination 68 v v v v v v v
Switching of groups of settings b b b b b b b
Logic equation editor b b b b b b b
Additional modules
8 temperature sensor inputs - MET148-2 module (2) v v v v
1 low level analog output - MSA141 module v v v v v v v
Logic inputs / outputs - MES114/MES114E/MES114F (10I/4O) module v v v v v v v
Communication interface - ACE949-2 (2-wire RS 485),
v v v v v v v
ACE959 (4-wire RS 485) or ACE 937 (fiber optic)
b standard, v according to parameter setting an MES114/MES114E/MES114F or MET148-2 optional input/output modules
(1) For shunt trip or undervoltage trip unit.
(2) 2 modules possible.
(3) Exclusive choice, phase-to-neutral voltage or phase-to-phase voltage for each of the 2 units.

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Metering Description

Metering functions Disturbance recording

Recording of sampled values of analog measurement signals and logic states. By
The values are displayed as primary values with the parameter setting, it is possible to choose:
related units: A, V, Hz,°C,°F, W, … b the events that will trigger a record
Current b the recording period prior to the occurrence of the event
b RMS current for each of the 3 phases in the circuit, b the number and duration of records (series 40 only).
taking into account harmonics up to at least number 13
b residual current. Characteristics Series 20 Series 40
Average current and peak demand current Number of records in 2 Adjustable from 1 to 19
b average current on each of the 3 phases COMTRADE format
b greatest average current on each of the 3 phases Total duration of a record 86 periods (1.72 s at 50 Hz, Adjustable from 1 s to 10 s
1.43 s at 60 Hz) The total of all the records plus
(peak demand current). one must not be more than
The peak demand currents give the current consumed 20 s at 50 Hz and 16 s at
at the time of peak loads. 60 Hz
The average current is calculated over a period that Number of points per period 12 12
may be parameterized from 5 to 60 mn, and may be Duration of recording prior to Adjustable from 0 to 85 Adjustable from 0 to 99
reset to zero. occurrence of the event periods periods
Voltage Recorded data Currents or voltages, Currents and voltages,
b phase-to-neutral voltages V1, V2, V3 logic inputs, pick up logic inputs, pick up, logic
and logic output O1 outputs (O1 to O4)
b phase-to-phase voltages U21, U32, U13
b positive sequence voltage Vd
b residual voltage V0 Machine operation assistance functions
b negative sequence voltage Vi.
Thermal capacity used
Frequency
Temperature build-up related to the load.
Power It is displayed as a percentage of the rated thermal capacity.
Active, reactive and apparent power, power factor
Remaining operating time before overload tripping
(cos ϕ)
Indicates the time remaining before tripping by the thermal overload protection
Peak demand power function.
Greatest value of active and reactive power absorbed,
Waiting time after overload tripping
over the same period as peak demand currents, with
Indicates the time remaining before starting is allowed according to inhibition by the
the possibility of resetting to zero.
thermal protection function.
Energy
Starting current and time / motor overload
b 4 accumulated energy counters, calculated
Measurement of the maximum current consumed by the motor during a starting
according to the currents and voltages measured:
sequence or an overload, as well as the duration.
active and reactive energy, in each flow direction
b 1 to 4 additional accumulated energy counters for the Start inhibit time delay / number of starts before inhibition
acquisition of active or reactive energy pulses delivered Indicates the remaining number of starts allowed by the starts per hour protection
by external counters. function and, if the number is zero, the waiting time before starting is allowed.
Temperature Running hours counter / operating time
Measurement of the temperature of each sensor. Cumulative time during which the protected equipment (motor or transformer) has
been operating (I > 0.1 Ib).
The cumulative value is displayed in hours (0 to 65535 h).
Network diagnosis
assistance functions Switchgear diagnosis functions
Tripping context These measurements are to be compared with the data supplied by the switchgear
manufacturer.
Storage of the tripping currents and I0, ld, U21, U32,
U13, V0, Vi, Vd, F, P and Q values at the time of the Cumulative breaking current
detection of the fault. The values for the last five trips The value displayed may be used to evaluate the state of the circuit breaker poles.
are stored. Number of operations
Tripping current Running total of the number of opening operations performed by the device.
Storage of the 3 phase currents and earth current at the Device operating time
time the Sepam gave the last tripping order, so as to Operating time, charging time.
find out the fault current (fault analysis). These data may be used to evaluate the state of the pole operating mechanism.
The values are stored until the next trip. ANSI 60FL - CT/VT supervision
Negative sequence / unbalance This function is used to monitor the complete measurement chain:
Ratio of negative sequence phase current, b CT and VT sensors
characteristic of an unbalanced power supply of the b connection
equipment to be protected. b Sepam analog inputs.
Phase displacement Supervision is ensured by:
b variance in phase ϕ1, ϕ2, ϕ3 between phase b checking of the consistency of the currents and voltages measured
currents l1, l2, l3 and voltages V1, V2, V3 b acquisition of phase or residual voltage transformer protection fuse melting
b variance in phase ϕ0 between residual current and contacts.
residual voltage. In the event of current or voltage data loss, the assigned protection functions may be
inhibited to avoid any nuisance tripping.

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Metering General settings and
characteristics

General settings Selection Series 20 range Series 40 range

In rated phase current 2 or 3 1 A / 5 A CTs 1 A to 6250 A 1 A to 6250 A
(sensor primary current) 3 LPCT sensors 25 A to 3150 A (1) 25 A to 3150 A (1)
Ib base current 0.4 to 1.3 In 0.4 to 1.3 In
(corresponds to the rated power of the
equipment)
In0 residual current sum of the 3 phase currents see In rated phase current see In rated phase current
CSH120 or CSH200 core bal. CT 2 A or 20 A rating 2 A, 5 A or 20 A rating
1 A / 5 A CT + CSH30 interposing ring 1 A to 6250 A (In0 = In) 1 A to 6250 A (In0 = In)
CT
1 A / 5 A CT + CSH30 interposing ring - 1 A to 6250 A (In0 = In/10)
CT - Sensitivity x10
core balance CT + ACE990 according to current to be monitored according to current to be monitored
(the ratio of the core bal. CT 1/n should and use of ACE990 and use of ACE990
be such that 50 y n y 1500)
Unp primary rated phase-to-phase voltage 220 V to 250 kV 220 V to 250 kV
(Vnp: primary rated phase-to-neutral
voltage: Vnp = Unp/3)
Uns secondary rated phase-to-phase 3 VTs: V1, V2, V3 100, 110, 115, 120, 200, 230 V 100, 110, 115, 120, 200, 230 V
voltage 2 VTs: U21, U32 100, 110, 115, 120 V 100, 110, 115, 120 V
1 VT: U21 100, 110, 115, 120 V 100, 110, 115, 120 V
Pulse-type accumulated energy counter Increments active energy - 0.1 kW.h to 5 MW.h
Increments reactive energy - 0.1 kvar.h to 5 Mvar.h
Frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz 50 Hz or 60 Hz
(1) Table of In values in Amps: 25, 50, 100, 125, 133, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 630, 666, 1000, 1600, 2000, 3150.
Functions Working ranges Accuracy series 20 (1) Accuracy series 40 (1) MSA141 (2)
Metering
Phase current 0.1 to 1.5 In (4) typically ± 1% typically ± 0.5% b
Residual current 0.1 to 1.5 In0 typically ± 1% typically ± 1% b
Average current and peak demand phase 0.1 to 1.5 In typically ± 1% typically ± 0.5%
current
Phase-to-phase voltage 0.05 to 1.2 Unp typically ± 1% typically ± 0.5% b
Phase-to-neutral voltage 0.05 to 1.2 Vnp typically ± 1% typically ± 0.5% b
Residual voltage 0.015 to 3 Vnp typically ± 1% typically ± 1%
Positive sequence voltage 0.05 to 1.2 Vnp typically ± 5% typically ± 2%
Negative sequence voltage 0.05 to 1.2 Vnp - typically ± 2%
Frequency series 20 50 ± 5 Hz or 60 ± 5 Hz ± 0.05 Hz - b
Frequency series 40 25 to 65 Hz - ± 0.02 Hz b
Temperature -30°C to +200°C or -22°F to 392°F ± 1°C from +20 to +140°C ± 1°C from +20 to +140°C b
Active power 0.015 Sn (3) at 999 MW - typically ± 1% b
Reactive power 0.015 Sn (3) at 999 Mvar - typically ± 1% b
Apparent power 0.015 Sn (3) at 999 MVA - typically ± 1% b
Power factor -1 (CAP) to 1 (IND) - typically ± 1%
Peak demand active power 0.015 Sn (3) at 999 MW - typically ± 1%
Peak demand reactive power 0.015 Sn (3) at 999 Mvar - typically ± 1%
Active energy 0 to 2.1.108 MW.h - ± 1%, ± 1 digit
Reactive energy 0 to 2.1.108 Mvar.h - ± 1%, ± 1 digit
Network diagnosis assistance
Phase tripping current 0.1 to 40 In ± 5% ± 5%
Earth fault tripping current 0.1 to 20 In0 ± 5% ± 5%
Unbalance / neg. seq. current li 10% to 500% Ib ± 2% ± 2%
Phase displacement ϕ0 0 to 359° - typically ± 2°
Phase displacement ϕ1, ϕ2, ϕ3 0 to 359° - typically ± 2°
Machine operation assistance
Running hours counter / operating time 0 to 65535 hours ± 1% or ± 0.5 h ± 1% or ± 0.5 h
Thermal capacity used 0 to 800% (100% for I phase = Ib) ± 1% ± 1% b
Remaining operating time before overload 0 to 999 mn ± 1 mn ± 1 mn
tripping
Waiting time after overload tripping 0 to 999 mn ± 1 mn ± 1 mn
Starting current 1.2 Ib à 24 In ± 5% ± 5%
Starting time 0 to 300 s ± 300 ms ± 300 ms
Start inhibit time delay 0 to 360 mn ± 1 mn ± 1 mn
Number of starts before inhibition 0 to 60 1 1
Cooling time constant 5 mn to 600 mn - ± 5%
Switchgear diagnosis assistance
Cumulative breaking current 0 to 65535 kA² ± 10% ± 10%
Number of operations 0 to 65535 1 1
Operating time 20 to 100 ms ± 1 ms ± 1 ms
Charging time 1 to 20 s ± 0.5 s ± 0.5 s
(1) In reference conditions (IEC 60255-6), typical for In or Unp.
(2) Measurements available in analog format according to parameter setting of MSA141 module.
(3) Sn: apparent power, = 3.Unp.In.
(4) Measurement up to 0.02 In for information purpose.

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Protection
Current protection functions
ANSI 50/51 - Phase overcurrent
Three-phase protection against overloads and phase-
to-phase short-circuits. The protection function
comprises four units:
b definite time (DT)
b IDMT (16 types of IDMT curves)
b instantaneous or time-delayed.
Each unit has a reset time setting that allows:
b detection of restriking faults
b coordination with electromechanical relays.
ANSI 50V/51V - Voltage-restrained overcurrent
Three-phase protection against overloads and phase-
to-phase short-circuits, suited to generator protection,
for which the tripping set point is adjusted according to
the voltage.
It may be set as follows:
b definite time (DT)
b IDMT (16 types of IDMT curves)
b instantaneous or time-delayed.
Each unit has a reset time setting that allows:
b detection of restriking faults
b coordination with electromechanical relays.
ANSI 50N/51N or 50G/51G - Earth fault or sensitive
earth fault
Protection against earth faults.
Earth faults may be detected according to parameter
setting based on:
b the three phase currents (3I sum)
b a specific CSH120 or CSH200 core balance CT
according to the required diameter; this method gives
greater sensitivity. The parameterizable choice of
ratings provides a very wide range of settings.
b a current transformer (1 A or 5 A), combined with a
CSH30 interposing ring CT.
The protection comprises four units:
b definite time (DT)
b IDMT (16 types of IDMT curves)
b instantaneous or time-delayed.
Each unit has a reset time setting that allows:
b detection of restriking faults
b coordination with electromechanical relays.
It also has harmonic 2 restraint to ensure stability
during transformer energizing.
ANSI 50 BF - Breaker failure
Backup protection that delivers a tripping order to the
upstream or adjacent breakers should the breaker that
is being commanded fail to trip, detected by
measurement of the through current after a tripping
order.
ANSI 46 - Negative sequence / unbalance
Protection against phase unbalance.
Sensitive protection to detect 2-phase faults at the end
of long lines.
Protection of equipment against temperature build-up
cause by an unbalanced supply or the inversion or loss
of a phase and against phase current unbalance. IDMT
or definite time characteristics.
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Description
Directional current protection functions
ANSI 67 - Directional phase overcurrent
This protection function is three-phase. It comprises a phase overcurrent function
associated with direction detection. It picks up if the phase overcurrent function in the
chosen direction (line or busbar) is activated for at least one of the three phases. It
operates as definite time or IDMT. It is insensitive to the loss of measurement voltage
at the time of the fault.
ANSI 67N/67NC - Directional earth fault
It has 2 types of characteristics:
b type 1, projection
b type 2, according to I0 vector magnitude.
It can operate on impedant, isolated or compensated neutral systems.
The type 1 units allow the detection of restriking faults.
The protection function comprises two units:
b definite time (DT)
b IDMT (16 types of IDMT curves) (type 2 only)
b instantaneous or time-delayed.
The type 2 units have a reset time setting that allows:
b detection of restriking faults
b coordination with electromechanical relays.
Directional power protection functions
ANSI 32P - Directional active overpower
This protection function is activated if the power flowing in one direction or the other,
according to the application (supplied or absorbed), is greater than the set point.
ANSI 32Q/40 - Directional reactive overpower
This protection function may be used to detect synchronous machine (generator or
motor) field loss.
The protection function is activated if the reactive power flowing in one direction or
the other, according to the application (supplied or absorbed), is greater than the set
point.
Machine protection functions
ANSI 49RMS - Thermal overload
Protection of equipment against thermal damage caused by overloads.
The protection may be inhibited by a logic input when required by process control
conditions.
The thermal capacity used is calculated according to a mathematical model which
takes into account:
b current RMS values
b ambient temperature
b negative sequence current, a cause of motor rotor temperature rise.
The protection function comprises 2 groups of settings, each of which includes:
b an adjustable alarm set point
b an adjustable trip set point
b the initial thermal capacity used setting, in order to accurately adapt the protection
characteristics to fit the equipment’s thermal withstand curves supplied by the
manufacturer.
b the equipment’s heating and cooling time constants.
Sepam series 40 has a function that automatically calculates the cooling time
constant based on measurement of the equipment temperature by a sensor.
Application for a transformer:
switching of groups of settings by a logic input according to the transformer
ventilation operating rate, natural or forced (ONAN or ONAF).
Application for a motor:
switching of groups of settings according to a current set point to take into account
the thermal withstand of the motor with a blocked rotor.
Protection Description

Machine protection Voltage protection functions

functions (cont’d) ANSI 27 - Phase-to-phase undervoltage
Protection used either for automated functions (transfer, load shedding) or to protect
ANSI 37 - Phase undercurrent motors against undervoltage. The protection function monitors the drop in voltage in
Protection of pumps against the consequences of loss each of the phase-to-phase voltages measured.
of priming.
ANSI 27S - Phase-to-neutral undervoltage
The protection function detects time-delayed current
Protection used to detect phase-to-earth faults (isolated neutral systems).
drops that correspond to motor no-load operation,
characteristic of the loss of pump priming. ANSI 59 - Phase-to-phase overvoltage
Protection against abnormally high voltage or checking that there is sufficient voltage
ANSI 48/51LR/14 - Locked rotor / excessive starting
for a power supply transfer. It operates with phase-to-phase voltage (series 20 and
time
series 40) or phase-to-neutral voltage (series 40 only).
Protection of motors that are liable to start with
overloads or insufficient supply voltage and/or that ANSI 59N - Neutral voltage displacement
drive loads that are liable to jam (e.g. crushers). Detection of insulation faults in isolated neutral systems by the measurement of
The locked rotor function is an overcurrent protection neutral voltage displacement. The protection function is generally associated with
function that is only confirmed after a time delay that transformer incomer or busbar protection.
corresponds to the normal starting time. The function includes 2 set points.
Motor reacceleration and locked rotor detection ANSI 47 - Negative sequence voltage
(detection of zero speed) may be taken into account by Protection against phase unbalance resulting from distant faults, a phase inversion
logic inputs. or unbalanced power supply.
ANSI 66 - Starts per hour
Protection against overheating caused by too frequent
starts.
Frequency protection functions
Checking of the number of: ANSI 81H - Overfrequency
b starts per hour (or adjustable time period) Protection against abnormally high frequency.
b consecutive starts. ANSI 81L - Underfrequency
The protection inhibits motor energizing for a preset Detection of variances with respect to the rated frequency, in order to maintain a high
time period once the permissible limits have been quality power supply. The protection may be used for overall tripping or for load
reached. shedding.
Motor re-acceleration may be taken into account by a
logic input. ANSI 81R - Rate of change of frequency (ROCOF)
Protection used for fast disconnection of a source transmitting power into a power
ANSI 26/63 - Thermostat, Buchholz, gas, pressure, network when a fault occurs, or to monitor load shedding.
temperature detection
Protection of transformers against temperature rise and
internal faults via logic inputs linked to devices Recloser
integrated in the equipment. ANSI 79
ANSI 38/49T - Temperature monitoring by RTD Automation device used to reclose the circuit breaker after tripping triggered by a
Protection function that detects abnormal overheating transient fault on a line (the funciton includes 1 to 4 parameterizable reclosing cycles
of the windings and/or bearings of motors equipped and can be easily adapted for different operating modes).
with RTDs.
The protection includes 2 independent set points that
are adjustable for each RTD.
ANSI 27D - Positive sequence undervoltage
Protection of motors against faulty operation due to
insufficient or unbalanced supply voltage.
Detection of reverse rotation direction.
In order for the protection to be used, voltage
transformers must be connected to Sepam to measure
U21 and U32.
ANSI 27R - Remanent undervoltage
Monitoring of the clearing of voltage sustained by
rotating machines after circuit opening. The protection
is used to prevent transient electrical and mechanical
phenomena that are caused by fast re-energizing of
motors.
It monitors phase-to-phase voltage U21 or phase-to-
neutral voltage V1.

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Protection Setting ranges

Functions Settings Time delays

ANSI 50/51 - Phase overcurrent
Tripping curve Tripping time delay Reset time
Definite time DT
SIT, LTI, VIT, EIT, UIT (1) DT
RI DT
IEC: SIT/A, LTI/B, VIT/B, EIT/C DT or IDMT
IEEE: MI (D), VI (E), EI (F) DT or IDMT
IAC: I, VI, EI DT or IDMT
Is set point 0.1 to 24 In Definite time Inst.; 0.05 s to 300 s
0.1 to 2.4 In IDMT 0.1 s to 12.5 s at 10 Is
Reset time Definite time (DT; timer hold) Inst.; 0.05 s to 300 s
IDMT (IDMT; reset time) 0.5 s to 20 s
Confirmation (2) None
By negative sequence overvoltage
By phase-to-phase undervoltage
ANSI 50V/51V - Voltage-restrained phase overcurrent
Tripping curve Tripping time delay Reset time
IDMT DT
SIT, LTI, VIT, EIT, UIT DT
RI DT
IEC: SIT/A, LTI/B, VIT/B, EIT/C DT or IDMT
IEEE: MI (D), VI (E), EI (F) DT or IDMT
IAC: I, VI, EI DT or IDMT
Is set point 0.1 to 24 In Definite time Inst.; 0.05 s to 300 s
0.1 to 2,4 In IDMT 0.1 s to 12.5 s at 10 Is
Reset time Definite time (DT; timer hold) Inst.; 0.05 s to 300 s
IDMT (IDMT; reset time) 0.5 s to 20 s
ANSI 50N/51N or 50G/51G - Earth fault
Tripping curve Tripping time delay Reset time
Definite time DT
SIT, LTI, VIT, EIT, UIT (1) DT
RI DT
IEC: SIT/A,LTI/B, VIT/B, EIT/C DT or IDMT
IEEE: MI (D), VI (E), EI (F) DT or IDMT
IAC: I, VI, EI DT or IDMT
Is0 set point 0.1 to 15 In0 Definite time Inst.; 0.05 s to 300 s
0.1 to 1 In0 IDMT 0.1 s to 12.5 s at 10 Is0
Reset time Definite time (DT; timer hold) Inst.; 0.05 s to 300 s
IDMT (IDMT; reset time) 0.5 s to 20 s
ANSI 50 BF - Breaker failure
Presence of current 0.2 to 2 In
Operating time 0.05 s to 30 s
ANSI 46 - Negative sequence / unbalance
Definite time 0.1 to 5 Ib 0.1 s to 300 s
IDMT 0.1 to 0.5 Ib (Schneider Electric) 0.1 to 1Ib (IEC, IEEE) 0.1 s to 1 s
Tripping curve Schneider Electric
IEC: SIT/A, LTI/B, VIT/B, EIT/C (2)
IEEE: MI (D), VI (E), EI (F) (2)
ANSI 67 - Directional phase overcurrent
Tripping curve Tripping time delay Reset time
Definite time DT
SIT, LTI, VIT, EIT, UIT (1) DT
RI DT
CEI: SIT/A, LTI/B, VIT/B, EIT/C DT or IDMT
IEEE: MI (D), VI (E), EI (F) DT or IDMT
IAC: I, VI, EI DT or IDMT
Is set point 0.1 to 24 In Definite time Inst.; 0.05 s to 300 s
0.1 to 2.4 In IDMT 0.1 s to 12.5 s at 10 Is
Reset time Definite time (DT; timer hold) Inst.; 0.05 s to 300 s
IDMT (IDMT; reset time) 0.5 s to 20 s
Characteristic angle 30°, 45°, 60°
(1) Tripping as of 1.2 Is.
(2) On series 40 only.

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Protection Setting ranges

Functions Settings Time delays

ANSI 67N/67NC - Directional earth fault, projection (type 1)
Characteristic angle -45°, 0°, 15°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°
Is0 set point 0.1 to 15 In0 Definite time Inst.; 0.05 s to 300 s
Vs0 set point 2 to 80% of Unp
Memory time T0mem time 0; 0.05 s to 300 s
V0mem validity set point 0; 2 to 80% of Unp
ANSI 67N/67NC - Directional earth fault, according to vector magnitude (type 2)
Characteristic angle -45°, 0°, 15°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°
Tripping curve Tripping time delay Reset time
Definite time DT
SIT, LTI, VIT, EIT, UIT (1) DT
RI DT
IEC, SIT/A,LTI/B, VIT/B, EIT/C DT or IDMT
IEEE: MI (D), VI (E), EI (F) DT or IDMT
IAC: I, VI, EI DT or IDMT
Is0 set point 0.1 to 15 In0 Definite time Inst.; 0.05 s to 300 s
0.1 to 1 In0 IDMT 0.1 s to 12.5 s at 10 Is0
Vs0 set point 2 to 80% of Unp
Reset time Definite time (DT; timer hold) Inst.; 0.05 s to 300 s
IDMT (IDMT; reset time) 0.5 s to 20 s
ANSI 32P - Directional active overpower
1 to 120% of Sn (3) 0.1 s to 300 s
ANSI 32Q/40 - Directional reactive overpower
5 to 120% de Sn (3) 0.1 s to 300 s
ANSI 49RMS - Thermal overload Rate 1 Rate 2
Negative sequence factor 0 - 2.25 - 4.5 - 9
Time constant Heating T1: 5 to 120 mn T1: 5 to 120 mn
Cooling T2: 5 to 600 mn T2: 5 to 600 mn
Alarm and trip set points 50 to 300% of thermal capacity used
Cold curve modification factor 0 to 100%
Switching of thermal settings condition by logic input
by Is setting adjustable from 0.25 to 8 Ib
Maximum equipment temperature 60 to 200°C
ANSI 37 - Phase undercurrent
0.15 to 1 Ib 0.05 s to 300 s
ANSI 48/51LR - Excessive starting time / locked rotor
0.5 Ib to 5 Ib ST start time 0.5 s to 300 s
LT and LTS time delays 0.05 s to 300 s
ANSI 66 - Starts per hour
Starts per period 1 to 60 Period 1 to 6 h
Consecutive starts 1 to 60 Time between starts 0 to 90 mn
ANSI 38/49T - Temperature (RTDs)
Alarm and trip set points 0 to 180 °C (or 32 to 356 °F)
ANSI 27D - ANSI 47 - Positive sequence undervoltage
15 to 60% of Unp 0.05 s to 300 s
ANSI 27R - Remanent undervoltage
5 to 100% of Unp 0.05 s to 300 s
ANSI 27 - Phase-to-phase undervoltage
5 to 100% of Unp 0.05 s to 300 s
ANSI 27S - Phase-to-neutral undervoltage
5 to 100% of Vnp 0.05 s to 300 s
ANSI 59 - Overvoltage phase-to-phase phase-to-neutral (2)
50 to 150% of Unp 50 to 150% of Vnp 0.05 s to 300 s
ANSI 59N - Neutral voltage displacement
2 to 80% of Unp 0.05 s to 300 s
ANS 47 - Negative sequence overvoltage
1 to 50% of Unp 0.05 s to 300 s
ANSI 81H - Overfrequency
series 20 50 to 53 Hz or 60 to 63 Hz 0.1 s to 300 s
series 40 50 to 55 Hz or 60 to 65 Hz 0.1 s to 300 s
ANSI 81L - Underfrequency
series 20 45 to 50 Hz or 55 to 60 Hz 0.1 s to 300 s
series 40 40 to 50 Hz or 50 to 60 Hz 0.1 s to 300 s
ANSI 81 R - Rate of change of frequency
0.1 to 10 Hz/s Inst.; 0.15 s to 300 s
(1) Tripping as of 1.2 Is.
(2) On series 40 only.
(3) Sn = 3.In.Unp.

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Connection diagrams Sepam series 20

S20 / T20 / M20 types

DE50592
Connection to 1 A / 5 A current sensors
Connector Type Ref. Cable
A Screw- CCA620 1 wire 0.2 to 2.5 mm2
type (u AWG 24-12)
2 wires 0.2 to 1 mm2
(u AWG 24-16)
Ring lug CCA622
6.35 mm
B Ring lug CCA630 1.5 to 6 mm2
4 mm (AWG 16 to AWG 10)
C RJ45 CCA612
D RJ45 CCA770: L = 0.6 m
CCA772: L = 2 m
CCA774: L = 4 m

B21 / B22 types

DE50593

Connector Type Ref. Cable

A Screw- CCA620 1 wire 0.2 to 2.5 mm2
type (u AWG 24-12)
2 wires 0.2 to 1 mm2
(u AWG 24-16)
Ring lug CCA622
6.35 mm
B Screw- CCT640 1 wire 0.2 to 2.5 mm2
type (u AWG 24-12)
2 wires 0.2 to 1 mm2
(u AWG 24-16)
C RJ45 CCA612
D RJ45 CCA770: L = 0.6 m
CCA772: L = 2 m
CCA774: L = 4 m

(1) This type of connection allows the calculation of residual voltage.

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Connection diagrams Sepam series 40

S40 / S41 / S42 types

DE50596
T40 / T42 / M41 / G40 types
Connection to 1 A / 5 A current sensors
Connector Type Ref. Cable
A Screw- CCA620 1 wire 0.2 to 2.5 mm2
type (u AWG 24-12)
2 wires 0.2 to 1 mm2
(u AWG 24-16)
Ring lug CCA622
6.35 mm
B Ring lug CCA630 1.5 to 6 mm2
4 mm (AWG 16 to AWG 10)
C RJ45 CCA612
D RJ45 CCA770: L = 0.6 m
CCA772: L = 2 m
CCA774: L = 4 m
E Screw- CCA626 1 wire 0.2 to 2.5 mm2
type (u AWG 24-12)
2 wires 0.2 to 1 mm2
(u AWG 24-16)
Ring lug CCA627
6.35 mm

(1) This type of connection allows the calculation of residual voltage.

(2) Accessory for bridging terminals 3 and 5 supplied with CCA626 connector.

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 Connection diagrams Phase current inputs

Variant 1: phase current measurement by three 1 A or 5 A CTs (standard connection)

Connection of three 1 A or 5 A CTs to the CCA630 connector.
MT10990

The measurement of the 3 phase currents allows the calculation of residual current.

Variant 2: phase current measurement by two 1 A or 5 A CTs

Connection of two 1 A or 5 A CTs to the CCA630 connector.
MT10700

The measurement of phase currents 1 and 3 is sufficient to ensure all the current-
based protection functions.

This arrangement does not allow the calculation of residual current.

Variant 3: phase current measurement by 3 LPCT type sensors

Connection of 3 Low Power Current Transducer (LPCT) type sensors to the CCA670
connector. The connection of just one or two sensors is not allowed and causes
MT10985

Sepam to switch to the fallback position.

The measurement of the 3 phase currents allows the calculation of residual current.

The In parameter, primary rated current measured by an LPCT, is to be chosen from

the following values, in Amps: 25, 50, 100, 125, 133, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 630,
666, 1000, 1600, 2000, 3150.
Parameter to be set using the advanced UMI and the SFT2841 software tool, to be
completed by hardware setting of the microswitches on the CCA670 connector.

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 Connection diagrams Residual current input

Variant 1: residual current calculation by sum of 3 phase currents

The residual current is obtained by taking the vector sum of the 3 phase currents I1,
I2 and I3, measured by three 1 A or 5 A CTs or by three LPCT type sensors.
See current input connection diagrams.
Variant 2: residual current measurement by CSH120 or CSH200 core balance CT (standard connection)
Arrangement recommended for the protection of isolated or compensated neutral
systems in which very low fault currents need to be detected.
MT10991

Setting range from 0.1 In0 to 15 In0, with In0 = 2 A or 20 A (or 5 A for series 40)
according to parameter setting.

Variant 3: residual current measurement by 1 A or 5 A CT and CSH30 interposing ring CT

The CSH30 interposing ring CT is used to connect Sepam to 1 A or 5 A CTs to
measure the residual current.
MT11045

b connection of CSH30 interposing ring CT to 1 A CT: make 2 turns through the CSH
primary winding
b connection of CSH30 interposing ring CT to 5 A CT: make 4 turns through the CSH
primary winding
b with series 40, the sensitivity can be multiplied by 10
by parameter setting of In0 = In/10.

Setting range from 0.1 In to 15 In, or 0.01 In to 1.5 In (series 40)

with In = CT primary current.
MT11046

Variant 4: residual current measurement by core balance CT with ratio 1/n (n between 50 and 1500)
The ACE990 is used as an interface between a MV core balance CT with ratio 1/n
(50 < n < 1500) and the Sepam residual current input.
DE50589

This arrangement makes it possible to keep the existing core balance CTs in the
installation.

Setting range from 0.1 In0 to 15 In0, with In0 = k.n,

with n = number of turns through core balance CT
and k = factor to be determined according to the wiring of the ACE990 and the
parameter setting used by Sepam, among 20 discrete values from 0.00578 to
0.26316.

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 Connection diagrams Sepam series 20 voltage inputs

The phase and residual voltage transformer secondary circuits are connected to the
CCT640 connector (item B ) on Sepam series 20, B type. The CCT640 connector
contains 4 transformers which perform isolation and impedance matching of the VTs
and Sepam input circuits.
Variant 1: measurement of 3 phase-to-neutral voltages (standard connection)
Phase voltage sensor parameter setting 3V
Residual voltage sensor parameter setting 3V sum
DE50686

Voltages measured V1, V2, V3

Values calculated U21, U32, U13, V0, Vd, f

Measurements unavailable None

Protection functions unavailable None
(according to type of Sepam)

Variant 2: measurement of 3 phase-to-neutral voltage and residual voltage

Phase voltage sensor parameter setting 3V
Residual voltage sensor parameter setting External VT
DE50687

Voltages measured V1, V2, V3, V0

Values calculated U21, U32, U13, Vd, f

Measurements unavailable None

Protection functions unavailable None
(according to type of Sepam)

Variant 3: measurement of 2 phase-to-phase voltages

Phase voltage sensor parameter setting U21, U32
Residual voltage sensor parameter setting None
DE50688

Voltages measured U21, U32

Values calculated U13, Vd, f

Measurements unavailable V1, V2, V3, V0

Protection functions unavailable 59N, 27S
(according to type of Sepam)

Variant 4: measurement of 1 phase-to-phase voltage and residual voltage

Phase voltage sensor parameter setting U21
Residual voltage sensor parameter setting External VT
DE50689

Voltages measured U21, V0

Values calculated f

Measurements unavailable U32, U13, V1, V2, V3, Vd

Protection functions unavailable 47, 27D, 27S
(according to type of Sepam)

Variant 5: measurement of 1 phase-to-phase voltage

Phase voltage sensor parameter setting U21
Residual voltage sensor parameter setting None
DE50690

Voltages measured U21

Values calculated f

Measurements unavailable U32, U13, V1, V2, V3, V0, Vd

Protection functions unavailable 47, 27D, 59N, 27S
(according to type of Sepam)

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 Connection diagrams Sepam series 40 voltage inputs

The phase and residual voltage transformer secondary circuits are connected
directly to the connector marked E .
The 3 impedance matching and isolation transformers are integrated in the
Sepam series 40 base unit.
Variant 1: measurement of 3 phase-to-neutral voltages (standard connection)
Phase voltage sensor parameter setting 3V
Residual voltage sensor parameter setting 3V sum
MT10992

Voltages measured V1, V2, V3

Values calculated U21, U32, U13, V0, Vd, Vi, f

Measurements unavailable None

Protection functions unavailable None
(according to type of Sepam)

Variant 2: measurement of 2 phase-to-phase voltages and residual voltage

Phase voltage sensor parameter setting U21, U32
Residual voltage sensor parameter setting External VT
MT10993

Voltages measured U21, U32, V0

Values calculated U13, V1, V2, V3, Vd, Vi, f

Measurements unavailable None

Protection functions unavailable None
(according to type of Sepam)

Variant 3: measurement of 2 phase-to-phase voltages

Phase voltage sensor parameter setting U21, U32
Residual voltage sensor parameter setting None
MT10994

Voltages measured U21, U32

Values calculated U13, Vd, Vi, f

Measurements unavailable V1, V2, V3, V0

Protection functions unavailable 67N/67NC, 59N
(according to type of Sepam)

Variant 4: measurement of 1 phase-to-phase voltage and residual voltage

Phase voltage sensor parameter setting U21
Residual voltage sensor parameter setting External VT
MT11011

Voltages measured U21, V0

Values calculated f

Measurements unavailable U32, U13, V1, V2, V3, Vd, Vi

Protection functions unavailable 67, 47, 27D, 32P, 32Q/40, 27S
(according to type of Sepam)

Variant 5: measurement of 1 phase-to-phase voltage

Phase voltage sensor parameter setting U21
Residual voltage sensor parameter setting None
MT11016

Voltages measured U21

Values calculated f

Measurements unavailable U32, U13, V1, V2, V3, V0, Vd, Vi

Protection functions unavailable 67, 47, 27D, 32P, 32Q/40,
(according to type of Sepam) 67N/67NC, 59N, 27S

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Control and monitoring Description

Sepam performs the basic control and monitoring functions necessary for the
operation of the electrical network, thereby reducing the need for auxiliary relays.
The control and monitoring functions may be parameterized using the SFT2841
software tool, however each type of Sepam has parameter setting by default which
allows easier commissioning in the most frequent applications.
ANSI 94/69 - Circuit breaker/contactor control
Sepam is used to control breaking devices equipped with different types of closing
and tripping coils:
b circuit breakers with shunt trip or undervoltage trip units
b latching contactors with shunt trip units.
The breaking device control function processes all the circuit breaker closing and
tripping conditions based on:
b breaking device status information
b remote control orders
b protection functions
b program logic specific to each application (e.g. recloser).
This function also inhibits breaking device closing according to the operating
conditions.
With Sepam series 20, it is necessary to use an MES114 module in order to have all
the required logic inputs.
Switching of groups of settings
Used to switch from one group of phase overcurrent and earth fault protection
settings to another group of settings. Switching may be performed by a logic input or
via the communication link.
Inhibition of thermal protection
Thermal protection tripping may be inhibited via a logic input.
Re-acceleration
Allows a logic input to take into account the restarting of an unstopped motor.
ANSI 68 - Logic discrimination (SSL)
This function allows quick, selective tripping of the definite time or IDMT phase
overcurrent and earth fault protection relays, without requiring the use of time
intervals between upstream and downstream protection devices. The downstream
relay transmits a blocking input signal if the protection device set points are
exceeded.
The upstream relay receives the blocking input signal on the logic input used for the
inhibition function. A saving mechanism ensures the operation of the protection in the
event of an inhibition link failure.
ANSI 86 - Latching / acknowledgment
Output relay latching may be parameterized. Latched tripping orders are stored and
must be acknowledged in order for the device to be put back into service. The user
acknowledges via the keypad or remotely via a logic input or the communication link.
Latching is stored in the event of a power outage.
Trip circuit supervision
Detects trip circuit faults (shunt trip units). Detects open/closed position discrepancy
faults (undervoltage trip units).
Watchdog
Indicates Sepam unavailability via output O4.
Output relay test
This function is used to activate each output relay.

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 Control and monitoring Logic inputs and outputs

4 output relays on the base unit

MT10680

MT10681
The 4 relay outputs O1, O2, O3 and O4 on the base unit are connected to
connector A .
Connector A of the base unit may be either of the following:
b CCA620 screw-type connector
b CCA622 ring lug connector.
O1 and O2 are 2 control outputs used by the breaking device control function for:
b O1: breaking device tripping
b O2: inhibition of breaking device closing.

O3 and O4 are indication outputs, only O4 can be activated by the watchdog function.

CCA620 connector CCA622 connector

(screw-type terminal block for (terminal block for ring lugs)
straight fittings).

Optional input/output modules

MT10683

The 4 outputs on the base unit may be completed by adding an MES114 10 input/
4 output module on the back of the base unit.
3 modules are offered, MES114, MES114E or MES114F, to suit the different input
voltage supply ranges.
The modules offer different switching thresholds as well.
The MES114 module is fully compatible with the MES108 (4 input/4 output) module
which is no longer commercialized.
Input characteristics
b 10 potential-free inputs
b external power source.
Logic inputs MES114 MES114E MES114F
Voltage 24 110 110 V AC 220 220
to 250 V DC to 125 V DC to 250 V DC to 240 V AC
Range 19.2 88 88 176 176
to 275 V DC to 150 V DC to 132 V AC to 275 V DC to 264 V AC
Frequency - - 47 to 63 Hz - 47 to 63 Hz
Typical consumption 3 mA 3 mA 3 mA 3 mA 3 mA
Typical switching 14 V DC 82 V DC 58 V AC 154 V DC 120 V AC
threshold
MES114 module (10 inputs / 4 outputs).
Output characteristics
b 4 relay outputs O11, O12, O13, O14
v O11: control output, used for breaking device closing
v O12, O13, O14: indication outputs.
Connection to screw-type connectors
b 1 wire with cross-section 0.2 to 2.5 mm² (u AWG 24-12)
b or 2 wires with cross-section 0.2 to 1 mm² (u AWG 24-16).

A
D
A Wiring of the breaking device trip circuit
MT10684

MT10685

5 5 +
+
O1 4
Wiring to be used when the "CB control" function is activated.
O1 4
D

M M
1 1
I11 2 I11 2
4 4
I12 5 I12 5

Wiring for shunt trip coil. Wiring for undervoltage trip

With monitoring of trip circuit unit.
and open/closed matching. With monitoring of open /
closed matching.

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Control and monitoring Logic input / output assignment
for Sepam series 20 applications

Chart of logic input and output assignments

for Sepam series 20 applications
The use of the preset control and monitoring functions requires exclusive parameter
setting and particular wiring of the inputs according to the application and type of
Sepam. Input assignment and parameter setting of the control and monitoring
functions may be done on the advanced UMI or using the SFT2841 software tool.
Since a current input may only be assigned to a single function, not all the functions
are available at the same time.
Example: when the logic discimination function is used, the switching of groups of
settings function may not be used.

Functions S20 T20 M20 B21, B22 Assignment

Logic inputs
Open position b b b b I11
Closed position b b b b I12
Logic discrimination, receive blocking input b b I13
Switching of groups of settings A/B b b b
External reset b b b b I14
External tripping 4 (1) b b b b
External tripping 1 (1) b b (2) b b I21
External network synchronization b b b b
External tripping 2 (1) b b (3) b b I22
Motor re-acceleration b
External tripping 3 (1) b b (4) b b I23
Thermistor tripping (1) b b
Buchholz alarm (1) b
Rotor direction detection b
End of charging position b b b I24
Thermostat alarm (1) b
Thermistor alarm (1) b b
Inhibit remote control (1) b b b b I25
SF6-1 b b b b
SF6-2 b b b b I26
Switching of thermal settings b b
Inhibit thermal overload b b
Inhibit recloser b
Logic outputs
Tripping b b b b O1
Inhibit closing b b b b O2
Watchdog b b b b O4
Close order b b b b O11
NB: all of the logic inputs are available via the communication link and are accessible in the SFT2841 matrix for other non predefined applications.
(1) These inputs have parameter setting with the prefix "NEG" for undervoltage type operation.
(2) Buchholz/Gaz trip message.
(3) Thermostat trip message.
(4) Pressure trip message.

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Control and monitoring Logic input / output assignment
for Sepam series 40 applications

Chart of logic input and output assignments

for Sepam series 40 applications
The functions defined in the chart below are associated with a logic input by
configuration. This means that the functions used may be adapted to suit needs
within the limits of the logic inputs available. They may be reversed for undervoltage
type operation.

Functions S40, S41 S42 T40, T42 M41 G40 Assign-

ment
Logic inputs
Open position b b b b b I11
Closed position b b b b b I12
Logic discrimination, receive blocking input 1 b b b b Free
Logic discrimination, receive blocking input 2 b Free
Switching of groups of settings A/B b b b b b I13
External reset b b b b b Free
External tripping 1 b b b b b Free
External tripping 2 b b b b b Free
External tripping 3 b b b b b Free
Buchholz/gas tripping b Free
Thermostat tripping b Free
Pressure tripping b Free
Thermistor tripping b b b Free
Buchholz/gas alarm b Free
Thermostat alarm b Free
Pressure alarm b Free
Thermistor alarm b b b Free
End of charging position b b b b b Free
Inhibit remote control b b b b b Free
SF6 b b b b b Free
Inhibit recloser b b Free
External synchronization b b b b b I21
Inhibit thermal overload b b b Free
Switching of thermal settings b b b Free
Motor re-acceleration b Free
Rotor rotation detection b Free
Inhibit undercurrent b Free
Inhibit closing b b b b b Free
Open order b b b b b Free
Close order b b b b b Free
Phase voltage transformer fuse melting b b b b b Free
Residual voltage transformer fuse melting b b b b b Free
External positive active energy counter b b b b b Free
External negative active energy counter b b b b b Free
External positive reactive energy counter b b b b b Free
External negative reactive energy counter b b b b b Free
Logic outputs
Tripping b b b b b O1
Inhibit closing b b b b b O2
Watchdog b b b b b O4
Close order b b b b b O11
NB: all of the logic inputs are available via the communication link and are accessible in the SFT2841 matrix for other non predefined applications.

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Control and monitoring Annunciation

ANSI 30 - Front panel indications

The appearance of alarms is indicated locally by:
b messages on the advanced UMI display, available in 2 language versions:
v in English, factory-set messages, non-modifiable
v in the local language, according to the version delivered.
The language version is chosen at the time of parameter setting.
b signal lamps on the front panel.
Signal lamp addressing may be parameterized via the SFT2841 software tool.
Remote annunciation
Used to transfer data to the control room via the communication link.
Information such as circuit breaker position, SF6 fault alarm, etc.
Alarm processing on advanced UMI
b when an event appears, the signal lamp goes on and the related message is
displayed
b to clear the message from the display, the user presses the "clear" key
b after the fault disappears and the user presses the "reset" key, the signal lamp
goes off and the protection unit is reset
b the list of alarm messages remains accessible ( ! key) and may be cleared by
pressing the "clear" key.

List of main messages (1)

Functions English (factory-set) Local language (e.g. French)
Phase overcurrent PHASE FAULT DEFAUT PHASE
Earth fault EARTH FAULT DEFAUT TERRE
Breaker failure BREAKER FAILURE DEF. DISJONCTEUR
Negative sequence / unbalance UNBALANCE I DESEQUIFREE I
Directional phase overcurrent DIR. PHASE FAULT DEFAUT PHASE DIR.
Directional earth fault DIR. EARTH FAULT DEFAUT TERRE DIR.
Active overpower REVERSE P RETOUR P
Thermal overload THERMAL ALARM ECHAUFT. ALARME
THERMAL TRIP ECHAUFT. DECLT.
Locked rotor / ROTOR BLOCKING BLOCAGE ROTOR
Rotor locked at starting STRT LOCKED ROTR. BLOC ROTOR DEM.
Excessive starting time LONG START DEMARRAGE LONG
Starts per hour START INHIBIT DEMARRAGE INHIBE
Phase undercurrent UNDER CURRENT CURRENT <<
Overvoltage OVERVOLTAGE VOLTAGE >>
Undervoltage UNDERVOLTAGE VOLTAGE <<
Positive sequence undervoltage UNDERVOLT. PS VOLTAGE Vd <<
ROTATION ROTATION
Residual overvoltage V0 FAULT DEFAUT V0
Overfrequency OVER FREQ. FREQUENCE >
Underfrequency UNDER FREQ. FREQUENCE <
Negative sequence overvoltage UNBALANCE V DESEQUIFREE V
Temperature (RTDs) OVER TEMP. ALM. T° ALARME
OVER TEMP. TRIP T°. DECLT.
RTD’S FAULT DEFAUT SONDES
Thermostat THERMOST. ALARM THERMOT. ALARME
THERMOST. TRIP THERMOST. DECLT.
Buchholz BUCHHOLZ ALARM BUCHH ALARME
BUCHH/GAS TRIP BUCHH/GAZ DECLT.
Pressure PRESSURE TRIP PRESSION DECLT.
PRESSURE ALM. PRESSION ALARME
External tripping x (1 to 3) EXT. TRIP x (1 to 3) DECLT. EXT. x (1 à 3)
Trip circuit supervision TRIP CIRCUIT CIRCUIT DECLT.
Breaker control CONTROL FAULT DEFAUT COMDE.
SF6 SF6 LOW BAISSE SF6
(1) According to the type of Sepam and Sepam equipped with advanced UMI, or SFT2841.

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 Control and monitoring Customization

Each Sepam has a logic scheme by default according to the type chosen (S20,
T20,...).
The default program logic links the data derived from the protection functions to the
signal lamps and output relays to fit the unit’s most frequently used application.
It may be adapted for specific operations using the SFT2841 software tool, which
offers the following customization functions:
b customization of the control matrix
b logical equation editor (for Sepam series 40 only)
b modification of message wording (for Sepam series 40 only).

Control matrix
MT11104

The control matrix as a simple way to assign the input data derived from:
b protection functions
b control and monitoring functions
b logic inputs
to the following output data:
b 9 signal lamps on the front panel of Sepam
b output relays
b triggering of disturbance recording.

SFT2841: control matrix.

Logical equation editor

MT11105

(Sepam series 40)

Sepam series 40 includes a logical equation editor which may be used to adapt the
standard control functions to suit various specific cases by programming the
additional functions required.
A logical equation editor groups logic input data derived from:
b protection functions
b logic inputs
using the Boolean operators AND, OR, XOR, NOT, and automation functions such
as time delays, bistables and time programming.
The result of an equation may then be:
b assigned to a logic output, a signal lamp, a message via the control matrix
b transmitted by the communication link, as a new remote indication
b utilized by the circuit breaker/contactor control function to trip, close or inhibit
closing of the breaking device
b used to inhibit or reset a protection function.
The entry of equations is assisted, and a syntax check is carried out systematically.
SFT2841: logical equation editor (series 40).

Alarm and operating messages

(Sepam series 40)
The wording of Sepam alarm and operating messages may be customized using the
SFT2841 software tool.
The new messages are added to the list of existing messages and may be assiged
via the control matrix.

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 Communication Description and characteristics

With Modbus communication, Data available

Sepam units may be connected to a remote
monitoring and control system equipped
with a master Modbus communication
channel.
To connect Sepam to a communication
network, an interface module is required:
b ACE949-2, interface for connection to a
2-wire RS 485 network
b ACE959, interface for connection to a
4-wire RS 485 network
b ACE937, interface for connection to a
fiber optic communication star system.
PE50029
The data available depend on the type of Sepam. All of the data used by the remote
monitoring and control system are grouped together so as to be available in a single
readout.
Readout of measurements and diagnosis information
All of the values measured by Sepam are available in the control room:
b phase and earth fault currents, peak demand currents
b phase-to-phase, phase-to-neutral and residual voltages, frequency
b active and reactive power, peak demand power, accumulated energy
b temperatures
b switchgear diagnosis data: cumulative breaking current, operating time and
number of operations, circuit breaker charging time, etc.
b machine operating assistance data: motor starting time, remaining operating time
before overload tripping, waiting time after tripping, etc.
Remote indications
b reading of digital remote indication data.
Remote indications are preassigned to the protection or control functions and
depend on the type of Sepam.
b reading of the status of 10 logic inputs.

Remote control orders

Writing of 16 pulse-type remote control orders (TC):
b in direct mode
b or in SBO (Select Before Operate) mode.
The remote control orders are preassigned to the metering, protection or control
functions and depend on the type of Sepam.
Time-tagging of events
b time-tagged data: logic inputs, remote indications.
b time-tagging of event within a ms
b synchronization by Modbus network or by external signal received by logic input I21.
ACE949-2 2-wire RS 485 network connection interface.
Remote setting
b reading of Sepam configuration identification
b reading of protection function settings (remote reading)
b writing of protection function settings (remote setting).
Protection setting writing may be inhibited by parameter setting.
PE50024

Other functions available via the communication link

b remote control of the MSA141 optional analog output
b transfer of disturbance recording data.

Characteristics
Sepam Modbus communication port
Type of transmission Asynchronous serial
Protocol Modbus
Response time < 15 ms
Maximum number of slaves 25
ACE937 fiber optic connection interface. Data format 10 bits: 1 start, 8 data, 1 stop
or 11 bits: 1 start, 8 data, 1 parity, 1 stop
Parameters
Slave address 1 to 255
Transmission rate 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 bauds
Parity check None, even, odd
RS 485 electrical interface
Standard EIA 2-wire RS 485 differential (ACE949-2)
EIA 4-wire RS 485 differential (ACE959)
Distributed power supply External, 12 V DC or 24 V DC ±10 %
Consumption 16 mA in receiving mode / 40 mA max. in sending mode
Number Max. length of RS 485 network Max. length of RS 485 network
of Sepam units with 12 V DC power supply with 24 V DC power supply
5 320 m 1000 m
10 180 m 750 m
20 160 m 450 m
25 125 m 375 m
Fiber optic interface
Wavelength 820 Nm (infra-red)
Type of connector ST
Fiber type Multimode glass
Fiber optic Numerical Max. attenuation Min. optical power Max. length
diameter (µm) aperture (NA) (dBm/km) available (dBm) of fiber (m)
50 / 125 0.2 2.7 5.6 700
62.5 / 125 0.275 3.2 9.4 1800
100 / 140 0.3 4 14.9 2800
200 (HCS) 0.37 6 19.2 2600

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 Communication Description and characteristics

Connection of the ACE949-2

interface for 2-wire RS 485 networks
Implementation of the Modbus network
RS 485 network
A set of adapted accessories is used for fast, dependable implementation of the
MT11048

communication network from both the electrical and environmental (electromagnetic

compatibility) viewpoints.

MT10712

1 Network connection interface, to be supplied by 12 V DC or 24 V DC distributed

power supply
b ACE949-2 for 2-wire RS 485 networks
b or ACE959 for 4-wire RS 485 networks.
2 CCA612 cord for connection of the interface to the C port of the Sepam base
unit.
Connection of the ACE959 3 Interface for connection of the RS 485 network to the Modbus master, with
interface for 4-wire RS 485 networks distributed power supply to the ACE949-2 interfaces and polarization/termination of
the communication link
b ACE909-2, RS 232/2-wire RS 485 converter
MT11049

b or ACE919CA (110 V AC or 220 V AC) 2-wire RS 485/2-wire RS 485 interface

b or ACE919CC (24 V DC or 48 V DC) 2-wire RS 485/2-wire RS 485 interface.
4 Modbus network cable
b for 2-wire RS 485 network: two shielded twisted pairs
(1 RS 485 pair, 1 pair for power suuply)
b for 4-wire RS 485 ntework: three shielded twisted pairs
(2 RS 485 pairs, 1 pair for power supply)
b with tinned copper braiding shielding, coverage: > 65%
b characteristic impedance: 120 Ω
b gauge: AWG 24
b resistance per unit length: < 100 Ω/km
b capacitance between conductors: < 60 pF/m
b capacitance between conductor and shielding: < 100 pF/m
b maximum length: 1300 m.
Example of standard cable (for 2-wire RS 485 network):
b supplier: BELDEN reference: 9842
b supplier: FILOTEX reference: FMA-2PS.
High-performance cable (for 2-wire RS 485 network):
b supplier: FILECA reference: F2644-1 (cable distributed by Schneider Electric in
60 m strands, reference CCR301).
For more information, refer to the "Sepam - RS 485 network connection guide"
PCRED399074EN.

Rx+, Rx-: Sepam receiving (eq IN+, IN-) Fiber optic network
Tx+, Tx-: Sepam transmitting (eq OUT+, OUT-)
DE50590

(1) Distributed power supply with separate wiring or included in

the shielded cable (3 pairs).
(2) Terminal block for connection of the distributed power
supply module.

Connection of the ACE937 fiber optic interface

DE50274

1 ACE937 fiber optic connection interface.

2 CCA612 cord for connection of the interface to the C port of the Sepam base
unit.
3 Optical star.
4 Fiber optic.

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 Optional remote modules Description

DSM303 remote advanced UMI module

MT10996

The DSM303 module provides the same functional features as the fixed advanced
UMI.
Associated with a Sepam with a basic UMI, it may be installed on the front panel of
the cubicle in the most suitable operating location.
b reduced depth of 30 mm
b a single module for each Sepam with a basic UMI, to be connected by one of the
CCA772 or CCA774 prefabricated cords (2 or 4 meters). This module may not be
connected to Sepam units with integrated advanced UMIs.

DSM303 remote advanced UMI module.

MSA141 analog output module

MT11009

The MSA141 module converts Sepam measurements into analog signals.

b selection of the measurement to be converted by parameter setting
b 0-10 mA, 4-20 mA or 0-20 mA analog signal according to parameter setting
b connection of the analog output to a screw-type connector:
v 1 wire with cross-section 0.2 to 2.5 mm² (u AWG 24-12)
v or 2 wires with cross-section 0.2 to 1 mm² (u AWG 24-16)
b a single module for each Sepam base unit, to be connected to one of the CCA770,
CCA772 or CCA774 prefabricated cords (0.6, 2 or 4 meters).

MSA141 analog output module.

MET148-2 temperature sensor module

MT11010

Temperature measurement (e.g. in transformer or motor windings) is utilized by the

following protection functions:
b thermal overload (to take into account the ambient temperature)
b temperature monitoring.
With the MET148-2 module, 8 temperature sensors may be connected.
b type of temperature sensor Pt100, Ni100 or Ni120 according to parameter setting
b 3-wire temperature sensors
b connection of temperature sensors to screw-type connectors:
v 1 wire with cross-section 0.2 to 2.5 mm² (u AWG 24-12)
v or 2 wires with cross-section 0.2 to 1 mm² (u AWG 24-16)
b a single module for each Sepam series 20 base unit, to be connected to one of the
MET148-2 temperature sensor module.
CCA770, CCA772 or CCA774 prefabricated cords (0.6, 2 or 4 meters)
b 2 modules for each Sepam series 40 base unit, to be connected to one of the
CCA770, CCA772 or CCA774 prefabricated cords (0.6, 2 or 4 meters).

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 Optional remote modules Connections

Connection of DSM303
remote advanced UMI
Wiring of inter-module links
Different module connection combinations are possible and the modules are
connected by prefabricated cords which come in 3 different lengths:
MT10713

b CCA770 (L = 0.6 m)
b CCA772 (L = 2 m)
b CCA774 (L = 4 m).
The modules are linked by cords which provide the power supply and act as
functional links with the Sepam unit (D connector to Da connector Da, Dd to Da, ...).
The DSM303 module may only be connected at the end of the link.

Connection of MSA141
remote analog output

DE50610
MT10714

Connection of the MET148-2

8 temperature sensor inputs

Maximum configuration
MT10715

Three modules at the most may be connected to the base unit in accordance with the
order and maximum lengths of connections specified in the chart below:

Base Cord Module 1 Cord Module 2 Cord Module 3

series 20 CCA772 MSA141 CCA770 MET148-2 CCA774 DSM303

series 40 CCA772 MSA141 CCA770 MET148-2 CCA774 DSM303
series 40 CCA772 MSA141 CCA770 MET148-2 CCA772 MET148-2
series 40 CCA772 MET148-2 CCA770 MET148-2 CCA774 DSM303

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 Sensors LPCT type current sensors

CLP1 LPCT sensors

MT11003

CLP1 sensors are voltage-output current sensors of the Low Power Current
Transducer (LPCT) type, compliant with the IEC 60044-8 standard.
CLP1 sensors are designed to measure rated currents between 25 A and 1250 A,
with a ratio of 100 A / 22.5 mV, and may be used on networks with a maximum of
17.5 kV.
The secondary winding of the CLP1 sensor is pre-equipped with a 5-m long shielded
cable fitted with an RJ45 connector, which is connected to the 9-pin sub-D connector
B on Sepam via a CCA670 interface connector, mounted on the rear panel of the
Sepam base unit.

Characteristics
Rated primary current 100 A
Rated secondary voltage 22.5 mV
Rated primary extended current 1250 A
Measurement accuracy class 0.5 0.5 % between 100 and 1250 A
0.75 % at 20 A
1.5 % at 5 A
Protection accuracy class 5P
Rated accuracy limit primary current 40 kA
CLP1 sensor. Accuracy burden u 2 kΩ
Rated thermal short-circuit current 31.5 kA x 4 s - 40 kA x 3 s
Rated voltage (Um) 17.5 kV
Rated power frequency withstand voltage 38 kV - 42 kV
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage 95 kV
Weight 8 kg

ACE917 injection adapter

The ACE917 adapter is used to test the protection chain with a standard injection
box, when Sepam is connected to LPCT sensors.
DE50693

The ACE917 adapter is inserted between:

b the standard injection box
b the LPCT test plug:
v integrated in the Sepam CCA670 connector
v or transferred by means of the CCA613 accessory.

The following are supplied with the ACE917 injection adapter:

b 220 V AC power supply cord
b 3-meter ACE917 / LPCT test plug on CCA670 or CCA613 connection cord.

Accessory connection principle.

CCA613 remote test plug

The CCA613 test plug, panel-mounted on the front of the cubicle and fitted with a 3-
meter cord, is used to transfer data from the integrated test plug to the CCA670
interface connector on the rear panel of Sepam.
MT11022

MT11056

MT11028

67,5 69

44 46

Front view with cover lifted. Right side view. Cutout.

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 Sensors Core balance CTs

CSH120, CSH200 core balance CTs

MT10315

The specifically designed CSH120 and CSH200 core balance CTs are used for direct
residual current measurement. The only difference between them is the diameter.

Characteristics:
b accurancy: ± 5% at 20°C
b transformation ratio: 1/470
b maximum permissible current: 20 kA - 1 s
b operating temperature: - 25°C to +70°C
b storage temperature: - 40°C to +85°C
b drift in accuracy related to temperature: ± 1%
b the wiring resistance should be < 4 Ω.

CSH120 and CSH200 core balance CTs.

MT11057

Dimensions (mm) Weight

(kg)
A B D E F H J K L
CSH120 120 164 44 190 76 40 166 62 35 0.6
CSH200 200 256 46 274 120 60 257 104 37 1.4

CSH30 interposing ring CT

MT11058

The CSH30 interposing ring CT is used as an interface when the residual current is
measured using 1 A or 5 A current transformers.
It should be installed near the Sepam input (L < 2 m).
b weight: 0.12 kg
b mounted on symmetrical DIN rail.

ACE990 core balance CT interface

MT10720

The ACE990 interface is used to adapt measurements between a MV core balance

CT with a ratio of 1/n (50 y n y 1500), and the Sepam residual current input.
Characteristics
b weight: 0.64 kg
b mounted on symmetrical DIN rail
b accuracy:
v amplitude: ± 1%
v phase: < 2°
b maximum permissible current: 20 kA 1 s (on the primary winding of a
MV core balance CT with a ratio of 1/50 that does not saturate)
b operating temperature: -5°C to +55 °C.
b storage temperature: -25 °C to +70 °C.

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 Characteristics Size and weight

Sepam base unit

Front panel-mounted
Top view Side view Cutout
MT11059

MT11060

MT11061
Mounting shown with advanced UMI and optional MES114
module.
Weight series 20 =1.2 kg without option.
Mounting plate thickness < 3 mm.
1.7 kg with option.
Weight series 40 =1.4 kg without option.
1.9 kg with option.

Cutout accuracy must be complied with to ensure good

Sepam mechanical withstand.

"Terminal block" mounting with AMT840 plate

MT11062

Used to mount Sepam at the back of the compartment

with access to the connectors on the rear panel.
Mounting associated with the use of the remote
advanced UMI (DSM303).

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 Characteristics Size and weight

DSM303 module Cutout for panel-mounting (mounting plate thickness < 3 mm)
b Weight: 0.3 kg Side view Cutout
DE50692

MT11063

MT11064
ACE949-2 module ACE959 module ACE937 module
b weight: 0.1 kg b weight: 0.25 kg b weight: 0.1 kg
b mounted on symmetrical DIN rail b mounted on symmetrical DIN rail b mounted on symmetrical DIN rail
MT10725

MT10726

DE50685

MET148-2 module MSA141 module

b weight: 0.2 kg b weight: 0.2 kg
b mounted on symmetrical DIN rail b mounted on symmetrical DIN rail
MT10727

MT10728

(1) Depth with CCA77x connection cord: 70 mm.

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Characteristics Electrical characteristics

Analog inputs
Current transformer input impedance < 0.001 Ω
1 A or 5 A CT (with CCA630) consumption < 0.001 VA at 1 A
1 A to 6250 A ratings < 0.025 VA at 5 A
rated thermal withstand 3 In
1-second overload 100 In
Voltage transformer input impedance > 100 kΩ
220 V to 250 kV ratings input voltage 100 to 230/√3 V
rated thermal withstand 230 V (1.7 Unp)
1-second overload 480 V (3.6 Unp)
Temperature sensor input (MET148-2 module)
Type of sensor Pt 100 Ni 100 / 120
Isolation from earth none none
Current injected in sensor 4 mA 4 mA
Logic inputs MES114 MES114E MES114F
Voltage 24 to 250 V DC 110 to 125 V DC 110 V AC 220 to 250 V DC 220 to 240 V AC
Range 19.2 to 275 V DC 88 to 150 V DC 88 to 132 V AC 176 to 275 V DC 176 to 264 V AC
Frequency - - 47 to 63 Hz - 47 to 63 Hz
Typical consumption 3 mA 3 mA 3 mA 3 mA 3 mA
Typical switching threshold 14 V DC 82 V DC 58 V AC 154 V DC 120 V AC
Control output relays (O1, O2, O11 contacts)
Voltage DC 24 / 48 V DC 127 V DC 220 V DC
AC (47.5 to 63 Hz) - - - 100 to 240 V AC
Rated current 8A 8A 8A 8A
Breaking capacity resistive load 8/4A 0.7 A 0.3 A
L/R load < 20 ms 6/2A 0.5 A 0.2 A
L/R load < 40 ms 4/1A 0.2 A 0.1 A
resistive load - - - 8A
p.f. load > 0.3 - - - 5A
Making capacity < 15 A for 200 ms
Indication output relays (O3, O4, O12, O13, O14 contacts)
Voltage DC 24 / 48 V DC 127 V DC 220 V DC
AC (47.5 to 63 Hz) - - - 100 to 240 V AC
Rated current 2A 2A 2A 2A
Breaking capacity L/R load < 20ms 2/1A 0.5 A 0.15 A
p.f. load > 0.3 - - - 1A
Power supply Sepam series 20
range deactivated consumption (1) max. consumption (1) inrush current
24 / 250 V DC -20% +10% 2 to 4.5 W 6 to 8 W < 10 A for 10 ms
110 / 240 V AC -20% +10% 3 to 9 VA 9 to 15 VA < 15 A for 1st half-period
47.5 to 63 Hz
brownout withstand 10 ms
Power supply Sepam series 40
range deactivated consumption (1) max. consumption (1) inrush current
24 / 250 V DC -20% +10% 3 to 6 W 7 to 11 W < 28 A 100 µs
110 / 240 V AC -20% +10% 3 to 6 VA 9 to 25 VA < 28 A 100 µs
47.5 to 63 Hz
brownout withstand 20 ms
Analog output (MSA141 module)
Current 4 - 20 mA, 0 - 20 mA, 0 - 10 mA
Load impedance < 600 Ω (wiring included)
Accuracy 0.50%
(1) According to configuration.

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Characteristics Environmental characteristics

Electromagnetic comptability IEC / EN standard Level / Class Value

Emission tests
Disturbing field emission EN 55022 / CISPR22 A
Conducted disturbance emission EN 55022 / CISPR22 B
Immunity tests – Radiated disturbances
Immunity to radiated fields 60255-22-3 / 61000-4-3 III 10 V/m
Electrostatic discharge 60255-22-2 / 61000-4-2 III 8 kV air
6 kV contact
Immunity tests – Conducted disturbances
Immunity to conducted RF disturbances 61000-4-6 III 10 V
Fast transient bursts 60255-22-4 / 61000-4-4 IV
1 MHz damped oscillating wave 60255-22-1 III 2.5 kV MC
1 kV MD
Impulse waves 61000-4-5 III
Voltage interruptions 60255-11 series 20: 100 % 10 ms
series 40: 100 % 20 ms
Mechanical robustness IEC / EN standard Level / Class Value
In operation
Vibrations 60255-21-1 2 1 Gn
Shocks 60255-21-2 2 10 Gn / 11 ms
Earthquakes 60255-21-3 2
De-energised
Vibrations 60255-21-1 2 (1) 2 Gn
Shocks 60255-21-2 2 (1) 30 Gn / 11 ms
Jolts 60255-21-2 2 (1) 20 Gn / 16 ms
Climatic withstand IEC / EN standard Level / Class Value
In operation
Exposure to cold 60068.2.1 series 20: Ab -25 °C
series 40: Ad
Exposure to dry heat 60068.2.2 series 20: Bb +70 °C
series 40: Bd
Continuous exposure to damp heat 60068.2.3 Ca 93 % RH; 40 °C
10 days
Temperature variation with specified variation rate 60068.2.14 Nb –25 °C à +70 °C
5 °C/min
Salt mist 60068-2-52 Kb / 2
Influence of corrosion 60654-4 Clean industrial air
In storage (4)
Exposure to cold 60068.2.1 Ab -25 °C
Exposure to dry heat 60068.2.2 Bb +70 °C
Continuous exposure to damp heat 60068.2.3 Ca 93 % RH; 40 °C
56 days
Safety IEC / EN standard Level / Class Value
Enclosure safety tests
Front panel tightness 60529 IP52 Other panels closed, except for
rear panel IP20
NEMA Type 12
with gasket supplied
Fire withstand 60695-2-11 650 °C with glow wire
Electrical safety tests
Earth continuity 61131-2 30 A
1.2/50 µs impulse wave 60255-5 5 kV (2)
Power frequency dielectric withstand 60255-5 2 kV 1 mn (3)
Certification
e Harmonized standards: European directives:
b Series 20: EN 50081-2 b 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Comptability (EMC) Directive
b Series 40: EN 50263 v 92/31/EEC Amendment
v 93/68/EEC Amendment
b 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive
v 93/68/EEC Amendment
UL - UL508 - CSA C22.2 n° 14-95 File E212533
CSA CSA C22.2 n° 14-95 / n° 94-M91 / n° 0.17-00 File 210625
(1) Results given for intrinsic withstand, excluding support equipment
(2) Except for communication: 3 kV in common mode and 1kV in differential mode
(3) Except for communication: 1 kVrms
(4) Sepam must be stored in its original packing.

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Sepam series 20
Sepam series 40

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Base units Additional modules and accessories

Sepam series 20 Input / output modules
Type User-Machine Quantity Designation Reference Quantity
of application Interface 10 inputs + 4 outputs module (24-250 V DC) MES114
S20 basic 10 inputs + 4 outputs module (110-125 V DC and V AC) MES114E
advanced 10 inputs + 4 outputs module (220-250 V DC and V AC) MES114F
T20 basic Remote modules and connection cords
advanced Designation Reference Quantity
M20 basic 8 temperature sensor module MET148-2
advanced Analog output module MSA141
B21 basic Remote advanced UMI module DSM303
advanced Remote module connection cord L = 0.6 m CCA770
B22 basic Remote module connection cord L = 2 m CCA772
advanced Remote module connection cord L = 4 m CCA774
Working language Mounting plate AMT840
English / French Communication accessories
English / Spanish Designation Reference Quantity
English / Local (1) 2 wire, RS 485 network interface, without CCA612 cord ACE949-2
Type of phase current sensor 4-wire, RS 485 network interface, without CCA612 cord ACE959
(for S20, T20 and M20) Fiber optic interface, without CCA612 cord ACE937
1 A / 5 A CT Network interface connection cord L = 3 m CCA612
LPCT RS 232/RS 485 converter ACE909-2
Type of main connector A RS 485/RS 485 interface (AC) ACE919CA
Screw-type connector RS 485/RS 485 interface (DC) ACE919CC
Ring lug connector Core balance CTs
Sepam series 40 Designation Reference Quantity
Type User-Machine Quantity Residual current sensor (diameter 120) CSH120
of application Interface Residual current sensor (diameter 200) CSH200
S40 basic Interposing ring CT for residual current input CSH30
advanced Core balance CT interface ACE990
S41 basic LPCT phase current sensors
advanced Designation Reference Quantity
S42 basic LPCT phase current sensor CLP1
advanced LPCT injection adapter ACE917

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T40 basic Remote LPCT test plug CCA613
advanced Software tools and documentation
T42 basic Designation Reference Quantity
advanced PC parameter setting and operation software kit SFT2841 kit
M41 basic with CCA783 cord
advanced Notice d’utilisation Sepam série 20 PCRED301005FR
G40 basic Sepam series 20 user’s manual PCRED301005EN
advanced Notice d’utilisation Sepam série 40 PCRED301006FR
Working language Sepam series 40 user’s manual PCRED301006EN
English / French
English / Spanish
English / Local (1)
Type of phase current sensor
1 A / 5 A CT
LPCT
Type of connectors A and E
Screw-type connector
Ring lug connector
(1) Please consult us.

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